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Because he wondered if perhaps the prophecy of Quetzalcoatl was coming true.

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Montezuma II did not immediately order an attack on Cortes?

Montezuma II did not immediately order an attack on cortes?


What were Cortes' greatest accomplishments?

Cortez conquered the Aztecs and gave Spain a window into the New World. He also had King Montezuma II killed in order to drive the Aztec people into disarray.


Why did Montezuma ii did not order an attack on cortes right away?

Montezuma II did not order an immediate attack on Hernán Cortés for several reasons. He was initially uncertain about the intentions of the Spaniards, believing they might be divine messengers or representatives of the god Quetzalcoatl. Additionally, Montezuma sought to gather more information about the newcomers and assess their capabilities before acting. His hesitation was also influenced by the internal political dynamics of the Aztec Empire and his desire to maintain stability.


What was Hernan Cortez looking for?

Hernan Cortez was intruding the Aztec empire, loyal to King Montezuma III, in order to bring gold back to Spain and become very rich. When Montezuma met him, he mistook him for their white-skinned, feathered-serpent god, Quetzalcoatl (ket-sal-ko-tull). Believing that was his identity, he offered as much gold as Cortez pleased. However, becoming greedy, Cortez' identity was discovered by Montezuma's nephew, Cuatemoc. There became a great battle, where Montezuma's side was slaughtered. Cortez drowned with the weight of his gold on an Aztec lake.


When was the public told about the attack?

In order to establish when the public was told about the attack one would need to specify on the particular attack. However, most attacks are reported to the public almost immediately.


Why did Montezuma order the temple in Tenochtitlan be made lager?

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What two things did Cortes order Montezuma to do?

Hernán Cortés ordered Montezuma II to cease the Aztec practices of human sacrifice and to acknowledge the authority of the Spanish Crown. He sought to convert the Aztecs to Christianity and demanded the submission of Montezuma as a vassal to the Spanish king. These demands were part of Cortés's broader strategy to establish control over the Aztec Empire.


What is a STAT drug order?

An order that is to be filled immediately.


When you give your dog the attack order how do you make him actually go to the target and attack it?

By having taken the time to properly train him before you give him the attack order.


What does Finny do in order to get at Brinker's cider?

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What order type should you choose if you want your trade to be executed immediately?

If you want your trade to be executed immediately, you should choose a market order.


Is mandating all kindergarten teachers to carry firearms an insane idea?

Yes. Carrying a gun doesn't make you bulletproof. If someone wants to attack you they're going to attack you. If they think it's harder to attack you, they'll just attack you harder.Supplemental Information:Yes. Anyone who believes this is a good idea needs to be immediately transported to a mental hospital, involuntarily committed, tied to a stretcher and heavily anesthetized with antipsychotic medication in order to protect society from this dangerous form of mental illness.